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Robert James Campbell awaits execution on rape and murder charges in Texas. He has requested a stay from a federal court judge. A Texas federal appeals lawyer explains how a controversial execution in Oklahoma could impact Campbell’s fate.
The Basis for Campbell’s Appeal
Deathrow inmate Robert James Campbell was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of bank teller Alejandra Rendon. Campbell has been sentenced to death by lethal injection. Last month, an Oklahoma inmate regained consciousness during a similar execution. This has raised questions nationwide about individual state’s policies and procedures in administering lethal injections. As a Texas federal appeals attorney discusses, at issue is the content and source of the drug cocktail used in lethal injections.
The Issue Behind Drug Secrecy Policies
Campbell’s Texas federal appeals attorney has appealed his sentence requesting disclosure of the source and content of the drugs Texas will use during his execution. The state has historically refused to provide information about where the drugs come from. Drug companies have faced backlash and even death threats once disclosure of their involvement has been made public. Texas does not use the same drug combination as that used in Oklahoma, so there is much debate about whether the Oklahoma incident should have any bearing on executions in Texas. That said, at least one federal appeals judge has asked for sober reflection on the state’s policies and procedures relating to lethal injections. Whether any of this debate will be resolved in time to impact Campbell remains to be seen. The family of the victim feels that Campbell’s fate, whatever that may be, will pale in comparison to the suffering he inflicted on her.
Criminal charges of any case are a serious matter. The sooner you contact a Texas federal appeals lawyer to review your case, the better.
At Brownstone Law, a skilled Texas federal appeals lawyer can review your case and help you decide how to proceed. To schedule an appointment for an initial consultation, call 855.776.2773.
